Established Camping
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<p> </p> <p>California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors. </p> <p>Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program. The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station. View the following link: <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029">Camping Information</a></p>
<p class="leading-8 "><strong>Notice for North Beach Campground and Oceano Campground:</strong></p> <div class="mt-1"> <p>SEVERE WEATHER WARNING:</p> <p>Winter storm activity may cause standing water in campsites. Sustained winter storm activity may even cause local flooding. To ensure the best possible camping experience, please check the local weather forecast before traveling.</p> </div>
About
State Park
Oceano Campground features both hook-up RV sites and tent camping sites. Visitors can access the beach from the campground, explore wildlife along a freshwater lagoon, and enjoy the Visitor Center. In the summer months, Jr. Ranger Programs and Campfire Programs are held at the campfire center.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
GuideOcean front recreation
Ocean front, off road sand dune recreation if you have a capable vehicle. It’s great. Best with an off-road capable vehicle. Bathrooms are a bit rough without running water.
Fish, drive off-road, camp, bonfire or hunt for seashells.
Bring a good jacket in April.
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GuideNice winter camp with private showeres
I have a truck canopy / rooftop tent, and everything is nicely accessible. I think it was around $35 so it's a great stopping point to shower and freahen up before continuing on. I arrived after new years weekend and walked in to check the available sites that I wanted. Lots of short hike trails and walking distance to the ocean.
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LegendAffordable on the beach!
We rolled through on a Friday night in May with no reservations and got absolutely lucky to snag the very last site. Would not recommend chancing it on weekends in the high season. We only were able to get a site because the ADA sites are released at 5pm and we happened to be there right at the right time to get one.
Very nice campground - one side is hookups at $40 (electric and water only), and this side is kind of boring with RVs all lined up in a row. FYI there are no sewer hookups here and no dump station. You can drive two miles up the road to North Beach and use their dump station and water fill for $10. We stayed on the tent side for $25, no hookups and much more pleasant and green and beautiful.
There's a lagoon and a boardwalk to walk around it, but the boardwalk ends and the trail turns to mud and it was pretty much impassible when we were there - thick black muck that will suck your shoes off and get your dog's belly all dirty. Watch for mosquitoes, especially the sites along the lagoon.
Beautiful walking trails to the beach - we saw a coyote here! We heard them yipping all night as well. Interesting experience for us to see and hear them right on the beach.
As with all state parks now, there are recycling and food waste bins available, thank you California!
The visitor center is right at the entrance of the campground and there's a good Mexican restaurant within easy walking distance as well.
Overall a great place, amazingly cheap, and we're happy we got lucky and snagged a spot!
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Location
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach is located in California
Directions
The beach is located in the town of Oceano off Highway 1.
Address
928 Pacific Blvd
Oceano, CA 93445
Coordinates
35.109853 N
120.62686 W